Kabul, Afghanistan – The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan told Pakistan on Sunday to hand over—or kick out—key ISIS‑K fighters hiding on Pakistani soil, warning that inaction would bring serious consequences.
The Emirate’s spokesperson, Zabihullah Mujahid, said the move would honor Pakistan’s commitments and “fulfil its responsibilities.” He told a press briefing that the Afghan government sees itself as duty‑bound to protect its airspace and borders from militant attacks.
Mujahid accused Pakistan of ignoring the presence of ISIS‑K training sites in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. He said the group’s recent attacks on Iran and Moscow were planned from these bases. “We have senior figures like Shahab al‑Muhajir to hand over,” he said, naming a few key names in the press release.
The call follows Afghan forces’ retaliatory strikes on the disputed Durand Line. Pakistan had earlier fired airstrikes that the Emirate says violated Afghan territory. Afghan troops hit Pakistani positions Saturday night, the Ministry of Defence posted on X. “The operation finished at midnight, after repeated breaches of our airspace,” the post read.
Mujahid gave casualty numbers: 58 Pakistani soldiers killed, 30 wounded, and nine Afghan soldiers martyred with 16 wounded. He added that 20 Pakistani outposts were destroyed and weapons seized, but the strikes stopped at midnight after requests from Qatar and Saudi Arabia.
Afghanistan’s stance is firm: it denies a Pakistani request for a delegation after the airstrikes and reaffirms its right to defend its land and airspace. “We will not leave aggression unanswered,” the Emirate said.
The clash adds to already high regional tensions. Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs called on both sides to exercise restraint, urging dialogue to avoid further escalation. Saudi and Pakistan recently signed a strategic mutual defense agreement, deepening military cooperation, but the current flare‑up shows the fragility of the situation.
For readers following the Afghanistan‑Pakistan border conflict, the focus remains on how both governments will manage the ISIS‑K threat and the risk of a broader regional showdown.
Source: aninews
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